The Environmental Cooperation Program is part of a broad effort to advance our goal of sustainable economic development. We focus on four major “themes”— labeled A through D for short—each of which represents an essential condition for long-term environmental protection. While our Activities are characterized by theme according to their primary purpose, most contribute to achieving results under more than one theme.
Institutional Strengthening
Biodiversity
& Conservation
Market-Based
Conservation
Private Sector Environmental Performance
Improves laws, strengthens enforcement and encourages public participation
Protects wildlife and habitat and supports sustainable use of natural resources
Promotes environmentally sustainable income generating activities to conserve natural resources
Encourages clean production methods and environmental management systems
Develops norms, procedures and models; trains officials; assists laboratories; improves public access to reliable information; educates and provides processes for public involvement in environmental decision-making
Combats illegal trade in endangered species and promotes sustainable management of forests, protected areas and other important ecosystems
Works with communities, small businesses and government to develop sustainable ecotourism and agricultural, forest and fishery production in ecologically important ecosystems
Works with financial institutions, enterprises and clean production centers to develop voluntary mechanisms for cleaner production and to provide incentives and recognition for companies using improved processes and technologies
